Twitter trying new method of ending misinformation amid ongoing chaos


The President of the United States is with COVID-19 — and no one can seem to agree on . Sounds like the perfect job for Birdwatch.


As Americans continue to grapple with media distrust, conspiracy theories, bots, trolls, and general panic amid multiple unprecedented crises, Twitter is trying a new method of identifying misinformation. A new feature in development at the social media platform, called “Birdwatch,” was first reported by reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong () in early August. 


On Friday, the social media platform confirmed the name of the tool. Speculation on what Birdwatch will do (or at least try to do) from social media experts has since mounted.


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